Watch: Iconic Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh alight as fire crews battling the flames
Fire crews are battling a large blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.
A huge plume of white smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife after the fire broke out below Salisbury Crags at about 18:40 on Sunday.
Six appliances were in attendance, with firefighters seen dousing the flames.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said there were “no reported casualties” and Police Scotland has closed Queens Drive to all vehicles.
Crews responded to the Arthur’s Seat fire on Sunday evening
Five appliances were at the scene of the hill fire
The fire could be seen by residents in Edinburgh
The area was closed down to public access following the start of the fire
It is the latest wildfire call out for the Scottish fire service.
Hundreds of firefighters, two helicopters and specialist resources were sent to the Cairngorms National Park where a blaze has been ongoing for four days.
Six square kilometres of land had been affected resulting in homes and businesses, including campsites and a ski resort in the Glenmore Forest Park area, being evacuated as a safety precaution.
A high volume pump has been used to draw water from Loch Morlich to support firefighting efforts.
On Sunday, fire crews “surrounded” the blaze and police began escorting residents and campers back to properties and campsites to collect personal belongings.
